Physician Assistant: Inpatient & Surgical Care

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 143,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive patient care under supervision across inpatient, surgical, and outpatient settings. You will assess, diagnose, plan treatments, order tests and document care in the medical record with a focus on safety and quality.

The role requires NYS licensure, NCCPA certification, DEA, BLS/ACLS, and firewalling of ongoing professional development and privileges per policy.

Qualifications

• Graduation from Accredited Physician Assistant Program, Masters preferred.
• NCCPA Board Certification (5 YEARS).
• New York State Licensure (3 years).
• DEA Licensure (3 years).
• BLS and ACLS Certification (2 years).
• Infection Control Certification (4 years).
• 0-2 years of experience in clinical specialty of hire and/or new graduate from accredited P.A. Program.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care, inclusive of patient assessment, management, diagnosis, treatment planning and ordering of pertinent tests, therapeutics and medications as noted by NYS law and hospital policy/by-laws (includes controlled substances).
• Writes accurately and in timely manner into patient records for all pertinent care, status changes, orders, progress notes, procedure notes and admit/discharge notes as designated by the clinical area of hire.
• Demonstrates ability to work and communicate effectively with medical teams and other associated staffing.
• Provides consultation to nursing and ancillary medical teams and staff of patient condition and plan of care.
• Works collaboratively with supervising physician(s) and care team in a timely manner with respect, and with the goals of patient-centered safety and quality as a priority.
• Performs delegated clinical duties and tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Practices within scope of the Supervising Physician.
• Communicates assessment, treatment and care planning to patient, families and designated caretakers in effective and compassionate manner.
• Facilitates patient continuity of care for across multi-disciplinary services, and participates in effective, safe and efficient throughput of patients.
• Knowledge and adherence of clinical and institutional policy and procedure related to clinical practice and hospital/practice site operations.
• Shows competency and continued practice in privileges associated to area of clinical care.
• Maintains required certifications and licensure as per Medical Staff policy and maintains active Mount Sinai Health System privileges as delegated by Medical Staff Services and Chair for the department of hire.

Education

Graduation from Accredited Physician Assistant Program

NCCPA Board Certification

New York State Licensure

DEA Licensure

BLS and ACLS Certification

Infection Control Certification

0-2 years of experience in clinical specialty

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive patient care under supervision across inpatient, surgical, and outpatient settings. You will assess, diagnose, plan treatments, order tests and document care in the medical record with a focus on safety and quality.

The role requires NYS licensure, NCCPA certification, DEA, BLS/ACLS, and firewalling of ongoing professional development and privileges per policy.